Paramedic

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh is seeking a Paramedic for the Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital settings. The position involves responding to emergencies, supporting extrication, and delivering on-scene and transport care under EMS protocol.

Eligibility requires EMT-P or PHRN certification, PA license validity, and residency in Pittsburgh. The role includes shift work, and progression is outlined by rate increases during the civil

Qualifications

• GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• APPLICANTS must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
• Must possess a current, valid Certificate of Completion of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) training or a current, valid Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) Certification.
• A current PA Department of Health EMS Vehicle Operator endorsement must be presented at appointment and maintained.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment and maintained.
• NOTE: Background investigations are conducted for all candidates and may disqualify.
• Out-of-state candidates with a valid license must obtain a PA license within one week of hire.
• EMT-P certificate/card or PHRN certification must be presented at the Physical Agility Test.
• If you do not possess EMT-P, CCAC and CEM offer training with possible financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Drives or accompanies driver in emergency medical vehicle to site of emergency as informed by dispatcher or supervisor.
• Helps extricate victims from entrapment or hazardous environments.
• Provides rescue, basic and advanced life support or other emergency medical care as needed.
• Maintains radio contact with EMS personnel and follows physician instructions.
• Accompanies victims to hospital as driver or provides continued pre-hospital care.
• Makes complete reports to physician and files patient care and insurance forms.
• Works all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Maintains equipment stocks and cleans vehicles.
• Performs vehicle/equipment checks.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Provides basic and advanced life support and emergency pre-hospital care and rescue services to persons in medical emergencies or life-threatening disasters and catastrophes.

Department

Public Safety/Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Salary

$27.45 per hour 1st year. Future salary increases subject to bargaining contract terms. See below for future rate progression opportunities.

Union

This position is included in the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics. Union Bid Form: None required.

Civil Service Classification

Non-Competitive.

Rate Progression Opportunities

• Paramedic Second Year: $29.61/Hour
• Paramedic Third Year: $37.76/Hour
• Paramedic Fourth Year: $36.03/Hour
• Paramedic Fifth Year: $40.51/Hour
• Crew Chief: $43.57/Hour

Requirements

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Certificate of Completion of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) training or a current, valid Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) Certification (from any state or a nationally recognized certificate) at the time of exam.
• A current PA Department of Health EMS Vehicle Operator endorsement must be presented at appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE

The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE:

Out-of-state candidates with a valid Class CMotor Vehicle Operator's License from another state must obtain a valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License and present to Human Resources within one week of hire.

NOTE

EMT-P certificate/card or PHRN certification must be presented at the time of the Physical Agility Test.

• If you do not possess a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT-P training, the Community College of Allegheny County ( CCAC ) and the Center for Emergency Medicine ( CEM ) offer training programs. Financial aid may be available to qualified students. For more information:
• CCAC [phone]
• CEM [phone]
• If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, but hold a Paramedic Certificate from another state, you may obtain information about acquiring a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT-P by contacting the Emergency Medical Service Institute ( EMSI ), at [phone].

Qualifying Requirements

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: See General Application Requirements listed above.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. The exam date is tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2026. An optional pre-test training will tentatively be held on September 17, 2026.
  • NOTE : The Civil Service Examination Events can be viewed below.
  • Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Drives or accompanies driver in emergency medical vehicle to site of emergency as informed by dispatcher or supervisor.
• Helps extricate victims from entrapment or hazardous environments.
• Provides rescue, basic and advanced life support or other emergency medical care as needed.
• Maintains radio or other contact as necessary with Public Safety Dispatch, EMS Command Staff, EMS Physician, receiving hospital, and other agencies as necessary. Follows the EMS Physician's instructions on medical treatment.
• Accompanies victims to hospital as driver and/or provides continued pre-hospital care to patients in the emergency medical vehicle.
• Makes complete report to physician of incident and treatment administered.
• Files complete reports (e.g., patient care reports, insurance forms, etc.) on each case on a timely fashion by manual and automated methods.
• Works all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Maintains adequate stock of equipment and supplies; washes and disinfects medical equipment; washes and cleans emergency medical vehicles.
• Performs vehicle/equipment checks as required.
• Performs activities and functions of other personnel as assigned or required.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.